Scott Scudder
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1993)
Scott Scudder was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1993 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 5 seasons. Across 96 career appearances, he went 21-34 with a 4.80 ERA and 226 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-06-06
- Last Game
- 1993-05-22
Full name: William Scott Scudder
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 4 | 9 | 23 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.1 | 91 | 50 | 61 | 66 | 4.49 | 3.71 (-21%) | -3523.4 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 5 | 5 | 21 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.2 | 74 | 39 | 30 | 42 | 4.90 | 3.86 (-27%) | -2388.4 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 6 | 9 | 27 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 101.1 | 91 | 49 | 56 | 51 | 4.35 | 3.91 (-11%) | -1376.1 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | 6 | 10 | 23 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 109.0 | 134 | 64 | 55 | 66 | 5.28 | 3.75 (-41%) | -1602.7 |
| 1993 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 21 | 34 | 96 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 386.1 | 395 | 206 | 206 | 226 | 4.80 | — | -8,891 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 71 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 30 | .113 | .182 | .155 | .337 | 0 |
Career AVG .113 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 56.3% below league average.
Career OBP .182 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 44.0% below league average.
Career SLG .155 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 59.8% below league average.
Career OPS .337 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — 52.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 23 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 21 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .056 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 27 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | .103 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 96 | 71 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 30 | .113 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (192 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 51 | 32 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | .156 |
| Away | 45 | 39 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .077 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 51 | 194.0 | 214 | 111 | 94 | 120 | 5.15 |
| Away | 45 | 192.1 | 181 | 96 | 112 | 106 | 4.49 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-05-22 | CLE | DET | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-19 | CLE | BAL | L | 3.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-09-24 | CLE | BOS | L | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-17 | CLE | TOR | — | 0.1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-07-29 | CLE | MIL | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992-07-24 | CLE | KCR | L | 6.2 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992-07-19 | CLE | KCR | — | 7.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992-07-09 | CLE | TEX | L | 1.2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| 1992-07-04 | CLE | OAK | W | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992-06-29 | CLE | CHW | L | 5.0 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 96 |
Salary History
Scott Scudder's recorded salaries total $1,095,000 over 4 seasons, 1989 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Scudder's career ran from 1989 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1991.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CLE | AL | $750,000 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | $170,000 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | $107,000 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | $68,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,095,000 | ||
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Scott Scudder: the record in brief
According to the bio, Scott Scudder debuted on June 6, 1989 and played a final game on May 22, 1993. By club, Scudder's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (1989 through 1991) and the Cleveland Indians (1992 through 1993). Scudder played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on February 14, 1968, in Paris, TX, USA, Scudder was listed at 6'2" and 180 pounds. Scott Scudder was the playing name; the full given name is William Scott.
Across 96 games (64 starts), Scudder recorded 21 wins against 34 losses with a 4.80 ERA. The same table counts 226 strikeouts. The league ERA over Scudder's seasons was 3.89, so the 4.80 figure ran 23.4% worse than average. Scudder won 6 games in 1991, the most of any season listed. Scudder struck out 66 batters in 1989, a career high. In 1991, one of the busiest seasons, Scudder posted a 4.35 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.91.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Scudder
- What years did Scott Scudder play?
- Scott Scudder played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1993.
- Was Scott Scudder a pitcher?
- Yes. Scott Scudder pitched in the major leagues, recording 21 wins and 226 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Scott Scudder hit?
- Scott Scudder hit 1 career home run with 8 hits.
- What teams did Scott Scudder play for?
- Scott Scudder played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1989–1991) and the Cleveland Indians (1992–1993).
- What were Scott Scudder's career stats?
- In 96 games, Scott Scudder went 21-34 with a 4.80 ERA, 226 strikeouts, 386.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Scott Scudder earn in his career?
- Scott Scudder's recorded salaries total $1,095,000 over 4 seasons, 1989 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Scudder's career ran from 1989 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1991.
- What was Scott Scudder's salary?
- Scott Scudder's last recorded salary was $750,000, in 1993. His highest recorded salary was $750,000, in 1993, and his lowest was $68,000, in 1989. The Salary History table lists each season from 1989 to 1993.
- What position did Scott Scudder play?
- Scott Scudder played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Scott Scudder and how much did he weigh?
- Scott Scudder was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Scott Scudder's career ERA?
- Scott Scudder finished with a 4.80 career ERA, going 21-34 with 226 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Scott Scudder have?
- Scott Scudder recorded 226 career strikeouts.
- Is Scott Scudder in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Scott Scudder has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.